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When It’s Okay to Quit

Posted on September 22, 2020July 16, 2022 by Andrea

Photo by alleksana from Pexels “Quitters never win”. You’ve probably heard this quote many times. It’s likely you’ve heard similar platitudes about not giving up. We have been taught to stick with something no matter how tough things get. But this line of thinking can actually be harmful. Giving up, quitting or leaving a bad job, situation…

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My Career Does Not Define Me

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Andrea

Photo by Bich Tran from Pexels   As a kid growing up in rural Mississippi, I had big dreams of living in a city with a high powered career. I thought a great career would save me from my problems. It would give me a beautiful home, an identity, fulfillment and purpose. But as I grew older, I…

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Dr. Brian Lima on the Habits of Career Success

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Andrea

Photo from Brianlimamd.com Most professionals face challenges in the attempt to reach their career goals. How you respond to these obstacles and the habits you practice determine whether or not you’ll succeed. In his new book, Heart to Beat, Dr. Brian Lima shares the lessons he learned as he built his own career, against the…

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Is “Burnout Hysteria” Perpetuating the Problem with Physicians?

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Andrea

Physician burnout is a huge topic right now. In both peer-reviewed literature and popular media, the subject has stormed our national consciousness, creating the perception that a burnout epidemic is threatening the very foundations of our healthcare system. But is that perception accurate? And is the uproar warranted? Yes and no, say Gary R. Simonds,…

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Book Review: What Game Are You Playing?

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Andrea

Work is a game and in order to achieve your end goal, one must know the secret: don’t follow the rules, create your own.  “From the moment we’re born, others’ expectations shape our behaviors, choices, and definitions of success,” says Robin Moriarty Ph.D., a personal development expert, global business executive, and professor. “Conditioning is a part of…

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